The new additions to the Lumia series that were unveiled at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, today made their way into the Indian Market. Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 that are expected to bring a range of innovative, unique and high end experience to Indian audiences will be available for sale from early April 2013. The Nokia Lumia 520 seems to be the Nokia’s most affordable Windows 8 smartphone with a price of approx. Rs 10, 500 while that of Lumia 720 will be around Rs. 20,000.
With two new launches, the Lumia series has now gone innovative and bolder in terms of design, color, craft, material and functionality. Available in five eye-catching bright covers - red, white, cyan, black and yellow, the devices are sure to make heads turn.
Launching the new devices, Mr.Vipul Mehrotra, Director –Smart Devices, India Middle East Africa, Nokia said, “The Windows Phone 8 momentum is building and Nokia is charging ahead with Lumia series. The launch of Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 reflects our commitment to build a winning ecosystem that will enrich people’s mobile experience and help them connect with each other at newer price point.”
SPECIFICATIONS :
| NOKIA LUMIA 720 | NOKIA LUMIA 520 |
Operating System | Windows Phone 8 | Windows Phone 8 |
Display | 4.3” Clear Black WVGA LCD with super sensitive touch for nail and glove use | 4”IPS LCD WVGA with super sensitive touch for nail and glove use |
Processor | 1.0GHz Dual-Core Snapdragon S4 | 1GHz Dual-Core Snapdragon |
Camera | Back : 6.7 megapixel Front: 1.3 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel Rear Camera; No front camera |
Memory | 512 MB RAM; 8GB Internal memory with a support for micro SD cards upto 64 GB | 512 MB RAM; 8GB Internal memory with a support for micro SD cards upto 64 GB |
Battery | 2000 mAh with wireless charging option via Snap-on charging cover | 1430mAh |
Connectivity | NFC Enabled | Lacks NFC Connectivity |
Price | Rs.20,000 (Approx.) | Rs. 10,500 (Approx.) |
Apart from the above features, Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 devices are high on style, navigation options and an integrated entertainment and social experience of Windows Phone 8.